News / 2026
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Bousfield set for Welsh appearance
January 30, 2026
Ian Bousfield will head to Cardiff next month to showcase Buxton Orr's 'Trombone Concerto' and Grant Kirkhope's 'KirkFeld Concerto'.
Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass
January 30, 2026
Sandy and Simon take a look at the growing success of day time banding as well as a few things that are good, bad and dodgy in the banding world...
Radio: Bandstand
January 30, 2026
More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia each week.
Major Trade partnership link for BrookWright Music
January 30, 2026
New partnership deal sees Trade Central, part of The Salvation Army's USA Central Territory, become an official distributor for BrookWright Music.
4BR Review — A look back at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival and more
January 28, 2026
Join Iwan and Chris on Thursday evening for a look back at the RNCM Festival as well as looking forward to the Norwegian Nationals in Bergen and more...
4BR interview with Simone Rebello
January 28, 2026
4BR Editor Iwan Fox caught up with Simone Rebello to find out more about the forthcoming RNCM Day of Percussion.
4BR interview with EBBA President Ulf Rosenberg
January 28, 2026
4BR speaks to the EBBA President after the announcement that the 2028 European Championships will not take place in England.
Shepherd Group join Moore on RPS shortlist
January 28, 2026
The Shepherd Group and conductor Sean Chandler have nominated for the RPS 'Inspiration Award' — and the banding movement can help them win it with their votes.
Enjoy Yazu again and again
January 28, 2026
The incredible performance by Yasuaki Fukuhara of Simon Dobson's 'Percussion Concerto' can be enjoyed on his brand new solo CD release.
Moore shortlisted for RPS Instrumentalist Award
January 27, 2026
The virtuoso trombone soloist has been shortlisted for a Royal Philharmonic Society Award.
National youth organisations build musical bridges across borders
January 27, 2026
The National Youth Bands of Great Britain and Switzerland have announced the third cohort of young players to be part of the Besson Horizons exchange programme.
Music Trust gains leading consultancy support
January 27, 2026
Haigh Consultancy Services is backing the free access growth of a new generation of young brass players in Yorkshire.
BrookWright Music: All Your Anxiety (Edward Joy arr. Jonathan Rowsell)
January 27, 2026
A work that explores the tension between human unease and the promise of peace found in faith.
Whitburn ready for cross border trip to English banding heartlands
January 27, 2026
The Scottish champion will head to Manchester and Dobcross this weekend.
Yorkshire Area line-ups confirmed
January 27, 2026
There will be 54 bands battling to become Yorkshire champions in Huddersfield in March.
Bont experience new signings and returnees
January 27, 2026
Pontardulais Band will look forward to a busy start to the new contesting year boosted by additions to their ranks.
Kapitol issues Third Section Regional test-piece errata
January 27, 2026
Competing bands and adjudicators will all have access to a comprehensive errata for the forthcoming Third Section Area test-piece.
New composition to be focal point of Pontypridd Festival
January 27, 2026
A new work is hopefully being composed to celebrate a musical focal point of Pontypridd.
Memorable RNCM Festival exceeds ambitions
January 26, 2026
A weekend packed with memorable performances and highlights showcases the best of brass band music making to the world in Manchester.
No European Championship in England in 2028
January 24, 2026
A difficult funding landscape sees BBE withdraw from hosting the European Championship in Birmingham in 2028
Van Looy ready for Bourgeois challenge
January 23, 2026
The Belgian euphonium star will showcase one of the most fearsome concertos for the instrument at the RNCM Festival with Welsh Champion, Tredegar.
4BR Friday interview with Concord Brass Band
January 22, 2026
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Steffen Maersk of the Danish National Champion as they get ready for their RNCM International Brass Band Festival debuts this weekend.
Euph and baritone prelude to RNCM Festival
January 22, 2026
The RNCM Euphonium & Baritone Ensemble will provide the musical aperitif for the weekend of concert performances and discussions in Manchester.
Yorkshire Youth set for RNCM showcase
January 22, 2026
The Yorkshire Youth Brass Band are ready to make a memorable mark at this weekend's RNCM International Brass Band Festival.
